Description

Pseudo-Maltose CAS NO 143956-62-1 is a specialized carbohydrate derivative, structurally related to maltose, that serves as a valuable intermediate and reference standard in advanced biochemical research and development. Its precise structure makes it a critical tool for studying enzymatic pathways, carbohydrate metabolism, and glycosylation processes. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors who require high-purity, well-characterized saccharides for method development, quality control, and novel therapeutic discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity calibrant and system suitability marker in analytical methods (HPLC, LC-MS) for drug development and quality control.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies to investigate glycosidase and glycosyltransferase activity and mechanism.
• Glycobiology Studies: Employed as a building block or model compound for researching carbohydrate-protein interactions, cell signaling, and metabolic disorders.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Utilized in the formulation of assay kits and biosensors for detecting specific enzymes or metabolic markers.
• Process Development: Acts as a key intermediate in the synthetic pathways for more complex oligosaccharides or glycomimetic drugs.
• Academic Research: Provides a defined chemical tool for universities and research institutes studying carbohydrate chemistry and biology.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Pseudo-Maltose
CAS No.	143956-62-1
Molecular Formula	C12H22O11
Molecular Weight	342.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose (Isomaltose isomer); Pseudo-isomaltose; 6-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose; α-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-D-glucose; D-Glucose, 6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-; 1,6-Anhydro-4-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranose (related cyclic form); Maltose isomer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pseudo-Maltose is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant research and development standards, and specifications can be aligned with customer-specific requirements for advanced projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and analytical performance. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Microbial Limits	To be specified per grade

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.